CURTIS, Edward S (1868-1952), photographer. The Rush Gatherer.

7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. orotone. Housed in original arts and crafts gesso and wood batwing frame with Curtis' applied paper label on verso, 11 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. frame. Signed by Curtis lower right in negative.

Provenance: Acquired by Gladys Erling Ackley (1895-1978) in the early 1920s from the Curtis studio in Seattle, Washington, when Gladys lived in Spokane, Washington (consignor notes).

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Orotone overall very good. Some surface wear, few hairline cracks in frame. Partial tear in brown paper backing.

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American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

CURTIS, Edward S (1868-1952), photographer. The Rush Gatherer.

American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

CURTIS, Edward S (1868-1952), photographer. The Rush Gatherer.

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